What I didn't expect to find in this gem of a museum
YOU know you're getting old when one of the cars you used to drive ends up in a museum - alongside the bicycle you lusted after as a child.
Features
Plenty of balls but old rivals left delated by rampant derby day Staggies
Published: Fri 31 May 2013
AFTER this week, I'll never be able to look at a beach ball again without smiling.
When Christmas comes early let there be light!
Published: Fri 23 Nov 2012
The first day of December seems about right for a Christmas countdown to begin...
Reflections
Reflections from the Ross-shire Journal
Friday, 5th June, 1925 MISS DORA FRASER, Balconie Street, Evanton, has passed the Civil Service examinations and is to take up an appointment in London.
Ross-shire through the Lens
Space station lights up Easter Ross sky
THE passing of the International Space Station in the skies above the Cromarty Firth has been captured in a stunning photograph taken by reader Alan Ross.
Space station lights up Easter Ross sky
Salmon leaping at Rogie Falls
A SALMON leaping up Rogie Falls near Contin, snapped by Alan Cruickshank of Dingwall.
Salmon leaping at Rogie Falls
A crofter's cottage overlooking Shieldaig
THE view across to the picturesque Wester Ross village of Shieldaig, taken from the coast road to Applecross by Brian Alexander from Kirkhill.
A crofter's cottage overlooking Shieldaig
Rainbow reflected on bay
A RECENT summer's day in Wester Ross was brightened further by a rainbow, mirrored on the clear waters of Annat Bay, Loch Broom.
Rainbow reflected on bay
The MacDonald Monument dominates Dingwall's dark skyline
THIS haunting image of the MacDonald Monument towering over Dingwall in the dark was taken late at night with a Nikon P510 by local teenager Joanie Mutch (13) of Burn Place.
The MacDonald Monument dominates Dingwall's dark skyline
Sunset glows on Cromarty Firth rig
A WINTER sunset glistens as gold on the Cromarty Firth behind a solitary oil rig, by Bill Gall of Invergordon.
Sunset glows on Cromarty Firth rig
Ullapool's busy port
Ullapool's busy Shore Street taken from the pier by Brian Alexander from Kirkhill.
Ullapool's busy port
Geese flying over harvest
GEESE flying over a harvested field of bales at Drummond, Evanton by Linda Ross.
Geese flying over harvest
The splendour of Glen Docherty
ONE of the finest views Ross-shire has to offer is the landscape of Glen Docherty, looking down on Loch Maree and the village of Kinlochewe.
The splendour of Glen Docherty
The glow of sunshine on Cromarty Bridge
THE reflected glow of sunshine on the Cromarty Bridge, taken by Diana Sidaway from her home at the Old Distillery, Dingwall.
The glow of sunshine on Cromarty Bridge
Sunrise at Loch Achilty
Fyrish monument overlooking the firth
THIS shot of the Fyrish Monument with Cromarty Firth and the Black Isle in the background was taken by Kerry Coghill of Queen Street, Invergordon.
Fyrish monument overlooking the firth
The majesty of Beinn Eighe
THIS shot of Beinn Eighe in Wester Ross was taken by Peter Kellet on a crisp winter's day on a track leading from Kinlochewe to the Heights of Kinlochewe.
The majesty of Beinn Eighe
The thrills of motocross
THIS action shot of Peter Graham competing in the Scottish Motocross Federation meeting at Balnagall Farm, Fearn was sent in by Linda Ross.
The thrills of motocross
Mermaid at Balintore harbour
READER Peter Goldie sent us this photograph of the mermaid statue at Balintore on a windy day as waves are whipped up onto the harbour.
Mermaid at Balintore harbour
Spring blossom after snowfall
CHERRY blossom heavy with snow after a late spring wintry shower, taken by Brian Alexander of Kirkhill.
Spring blossom after snowfall
Sunset over Dingwall
THIS atmospheric photograph of a sunset over Dingwall was taken from the Black Isle by James Gordon of Hilton Farm House, Portmahomack.
Sunset over Dingwall
Black Isle view from Bunchrew
THIS shot of the Beauly Firth and the Black Isle hills beyond was taken from Bunchrew by 21-year-old Alasdair MacLennan from Highland Park.
Black Isle view from Bunchrew
View of Mellon Udrigle beach evokes childhood memories
THIS photograph of the stunning stretch of Wester Ross coastline at Mellon Udrigle beach was taken at low tide by Danny Grant of Aultbea.
View of Mellon Udrigle beach evokes childhood memories
View of sun-drenched shipwreck site from clifftops
THIS photograph of Camas Mor beach was taken by Jacky Brookes as she walked with her husband along the clifftop at Rua Reidh Lighthouse near Gairloch.
View of sun-drenched shipwreck site from clifftops
Active Outdoors
Peaceful trails in far north forest
Travel
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- Resolis pianist wins young Highland musician title
- Flower power pays off at Inver charity night
- Sun brings crowds to Strathpeffer's Victorian Day
- Tain folk help raise £70,000 in memory of baby Joshua
- Muir gent celebrates being Scotland's oldest man
- Staggies v Man U: First come, first served for the hottest ticket in town!
- Staggies' glamour tie with Manchester United is 'remarkable coup'
- Tain County Cup drought is ended
- Fyrish on fire with another medal haul
Today's Features
Music
Breabach come home
Music
Changes make Funeral for a Friend stronger than ever
Theatre
Actor's long road to his latest role
Walks
Peaceful trails in far north forest
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